Job Definition (Key Purpose of the Job) :Th is po sitio n build seasonal buying plans for ANZ DTC channel to support DTC financial target . Collaborate closely with merchandising to ensure the buy delivers the merchandisers assortment strategy. This position partner s with Regional Merchant Team, L ocal TNF ANZ sales team and TA Planning team , link ing the buy strategy with product strategy and market demand to ensure the buy plan is supportive to deliver the financial targetKey Result Areas :T he A NZ Buyer is responsible for:Working with Regional Merchant to identify local market-specific seasonal opportunities and priorities based on consumer and industry trends across product categoriesWork with Regional merchant on the aligned DTC assortment Plan and launch plan (CRD date) .Ensure Product delivery phasing matching with Demand, product arrivals fulfill both seasonality relevan cy , consumer demand and balanced inventory supply.Provide demand Forecast based on GTM milestonesAlign the DTC Seasonal Open to Buy with TA Planning team , both LLT and SLT products.Plan and Generate buy depth for all product lines, 8 00 -1000 SKU per season across all category , all territory , towards OTB budgetResponsi ble for DTC all SCO size breakdownResponsible for Consolidate DTC and WS order, and upload in to systemSupport in-season sell through management and insights on what s working.not working, and advice on action plansClose p artnership with TA planning on promotion decisionsClose p artnership with TA planning on inventory level, free-to-sell inventoryCompetency Requirements (Please identify the behavioral competencies from the DDI Competency Dictionary)Competencies (Functional ) : List down specific set of functional skills required to perform in this roleBusiness acumenCommunicationInfluenceDriving for resultsBuilding strategic work relationshipsOther Profile SpecificationsExperienceKnowledge and intuition of outdoor, TNF brandRetail and product expertise in the ke y markets: ANZWorking knowledge of a P&LStrong understanding of customer needsAbility to identify fashion trendsStrong organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skillsExcellent presentation, communication and influencing skillsStrong teamwork and collaboration with cross functional teamsAbility to interact and communicate with all levels of employees both senior and juniorFlexibility to adapt to the changing trends of the business requirementsStrong teamwork and collaboration with cross functional teamsSolid skills in coaching and developing teams for future developmentJob Definition (Key Purpose of the Job) :Th is po sitio n build seasonal buying plans for ANZ DTC channel to support DTC financial target . Collaborate closely with merchandising to ensure the buy delivers the merchandisers assortment strategy. This position partner s with Regional Merchant Team, L ocal TNF ANZ sales team and TA Planning team , link ing the buy strategy with product strategy and market demand to ensure the buy plan is supportive to deliver the financial targetKey Result Areas :T he A NZ Buyer is responsible for:Working with Regional Merchant to identify local market-specific seasonal opportunities and priorities based on consumer and industry trends across product categoriesWork with Regional merchant on the aligned DTC assortment Plan and launch plan (CRD date) .Ensure Product delivery phasing matching with Demand, product arrivals fulfill both seasonality relevan cy , consumer demand and balanced inventory supply.Provide demand Forecast based on GTM milestonesAlign the DTC Seasonal Open to Buy with TA Planning team , both LLT and SLT products.Plan and Generate buy depth for all product lines, 8 00 -1000 SKU per season across all category , all territory , towards OTB budgetResponsi ble for DTC all SCO size breakdownResponsible for Consolidate DTC and WS order, and upload in to systemSupport in-season sell through management and insights on what s working.not working, and advice on action plansClose p artnership with TA planning on promotion decisionsClose p artnership with TA planning on inventory level, free-to-sell inventoryCompetency Requirements (Please identify the behavioral competencies from the DDI Competency Dictionary)Competencies ( Behavioural ) :List out 6 essential & 4 desirable competenciesCompetencies (Functional ) : List down specific set of functional skills required to perform in this roleBusiness acumenCustomer focusAdaptabilityCommunicationInfluenceDriving for resultsBuilding strategic work relationshipsOther Profile SpecificationsExperienceKnowledge and intuition of outdoor, TNF brandRetail and product expertise in the ke y markets: ANZWorking knowledge of a P&LStrong understanding of customer needsAbility to identify fashion trendsStrong organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skillsExcellent presentation, communication and influencing skillsStrong teamwork and collaboration with cross functional teamsAbility to interact and communicate with all levels of employees both senior and juniorFlexibility to adapt to the changing trends of the business requirementsStrong teamwork and collaboration with cross functional teamsSolid skills in coaching and developing teams for future developmentR-20250422-0005About UsVF Corporation outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands, including Vans, The North Face, Timberland, and Dickies. 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Associate Buyer, ANZ